Strategic Electronics Sourcing Lead – Defense

Saab AB; New York (NY); On-site; USD 116,000 - 151,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, vision, dental insurance

401(k) with employer contributions

Tuition assistance

Wellness resources

Employee stock purchase opportunities

Disability coverage

Job summary

Saab AB in the United States is seeking an Electronics Commodity Management Professional to lead strategic sourcing for electronics across North America and beyond. You will shape commodity strategies and drive continuous value in quality, delivery, and cost while managing supplier risk and performance.

This role requires deep electronics knowledge, strong financial acumen, and leadership to collaborate with internal stakeholders and Saab affiliates worldwide.

Qualifications

• BA/BS degree in Supply Chain Management or Engineering required.
• 8+ years with BA/BS, or 6+ years with a Master’s degree, in Sourcing or Supply Chain Management.
• Strong financial acumen related to sourcing and supply chain.
• Strong electronics technical background.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Leadership and presentation skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop commodity category strategies to drive value across Quality, Delivery, Cost, Innovation, and Sustainability.
• Lead identification, evaluation, negotiation, and award of first-time contracts for new suppliers across multiple business units.
• Manage approved supplier list for electronics commodities.
• Support supply chain during win business by onboarding critical suppliers.
• Analyze data to understand the supply base and commodity categories.
• Perform market research and analyze trends for electronics categories.
• Identify risks and opportunities within electronics category via SWOT and risk assessments.
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders, including international Saab Affiliates, on future needs.
• Create an adaptable supply chain for electronics commodities.
• Lead supplier evaluations to understand supplier capabilities and maintain visibility.
• Conduct spend analysis and lead cost reduction initiatives.
• Participate in Quarterly Business Reviews for critical suppliers.
• Support Saab Inc. Small Business objectives and promote diverse supplier base.
• Collaborate to develop supplier evaluation and scoring system for data-driven decisions.
• Develop or modify SOPs and work instructions.

Skills

Strong financial acumen

Strong electronics background

Interpersonal and communication skills

Leadership and presentation skills

Education

BA/BS in Supply Chain Management or Engineering

6+ years with Master’s OR 8+ years with BA/BS in Sourcing/SCM

Tools

ERP systems

Job description

Saab AB in the United States is seeking an Electronics Commodity Management Professional to lead strategic sourcing for electronics across North America and beyond. You will shape commodity strategies and drive continuous value in quality, delivery, and cost while managing supplier risk and performance.

This role requires deep electronics knowledge, strong financial acumen, and leadership to collaborate with internal stakeholders and Saab affiliates worldwide.